Video for this case is not available.Commonwealth v. FrancisSJC-11988Argue Date: Tuesday March 8, 2016*Summary: Criminal-- Whether the defendant is entitled to a new trial after a drug conviction on the basis that drug analysis certificates were signed by Annie Dookhan, even though the defendant admitted to police that he had sold drugs. Justices: Gants, C.J., Spina, Cordy, Botsford, Duffly, Lenk, Hines, JJ. Appellant: Francis Counsel for Appellant: David J. Rotondo, Esquire Appellee: Commonwealth Counsel for Appellee: Vincent J. DeMore, A.D.A. Court Appealed From: Suffolk Superior Court Lower Court Judge: Frank M. Gaziano, J. Route to SJC: Further Appellate Review Amici Curiae: Committee for Public Counsel Ser *Summary is not an official part of the court proceedings, it is presented so that those who access the website will have a general understanding of the legal issues in the case. Access published opinions - View SJC Docket Information - |